"Femme Fatales" TV Taping Number 72 (Week 144)

Madusa Miceli: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the hottest hour on television, Femme Fatales! I'm your hostess, Madusa Miceli. With me are Renee Young and Michelle Santos! Girls, we're less than a week removed from a spectacular Spring Stampede that saw Charlotte Flair retain the Women's Championship after Kairi Hojo passed out while in the 'Figure Eight,' making her the first person not to tap out of that move! What a match that was! But tonight, we have more huge matches! It's on to the quarterfinals of the 'Mixed Match Challenge!' We also have the debuts of a new competitor and referee tonight!"

Renee Young: "That's right! MMA crossover and heavyweight wrestler Desi Derata will be in action tonight! The Native American and leader of the self-proclaimed 'Arrow Club' will take on Megan Benoit! And, we'll see 'The New Face of Fear' clash with 'Team Little Big' in what should be a fight!"

Melissa Santos: "This has turned into quite the rivalry since Braun Strowman left Bray Wyatt's group! The 'Mixed Match Challenge' is the perfect stage to see it come to a head! And, that match will be refereed by Jessicka Carr, our newest officiating acquisition!"

Miceli: "Jessicka actually wrestled for several years before sustaining a career-threatening injury and retraining as a ref! She comes with a great reputation and the ability to defend herself! She won't take any crap from the superstars! Fans, if this line-up is not enough, our huge main event will see Mercedes KV and Bayley Rose defend the Tag Team Championship against the dynamic pairing of Kairi Hojo and Mayu Iwatani! Without further adieu, let's get to the ring!"

Match One ~ Desi Derata vs. Megan Benoit

Derata made a war-dance like entrance and handed out toy arrows to some of the children at ringside.

Benoit waited intently in the ring, her steely blue eyes glaring at Derata. Desi has an impressively chiseled frame and comes in at 5'10" and 155 lbs. Desi used her size to toss Megan aside in the early going. Benoit was dwarfed at only 105 lbs. She used her quickness to offset Derata's size and power. Benoit eventually gained some momentum. She went to the top and attempted the "Diving Headbutt," but Derata moved. Derata then took over and finished off Benoit with "North Wind ('Kwi-na-ha' in Paiute)" ("Blue Thunder Bomb" variation).

Winner = Desi Derata by pinfall in 8:14

Miceli: "Impressive debut by Desi Derata! The 'Arrow Club' already has a few young members at ringside!"

Young: "Derata is big and strong and I think she'll be a force in the Heavyweight division!"

Santos: "Viper better look out because she's got some competition!"

Miceli: "Fans, We'll take a break. When we return, it's 'Mixed Tag Team' action! Back in a flash!"

Miceli: "We're back! We're continuing on the in 'Show Time Femme Fatales Mixed Match Challenge' quarterfinals with an intriguing battle between 'The New Face of Fear,' comprised of Bray Wyatt and Priscilla Kelly, taking on the pairing of 'Team Little Big,' Braun Strowman and Alexa Bliss. Before we take it to the ring, we have a short video of a recent 'training session' for 'Team Little Big.' Let's take a look."

Miceli: "I don't know if Alexa's any stronger after that, but they seem to be getting along fine. Let's go to Jessica Rose with the intros!"

Match Two ~ "Show Time Femme Fatales Mixed Match Challenge" ~ "The New Face of Fear" ("Eater of Worlds" Bray Wyatt & Priscilla Kelly) vs. "Team Little Big" ("The Monster Among Men" Braun Strowman & "The Goddess" Alexa Bliss)

This was the fight we expected. The ladies took center stage for the most part, with Alexa and Priscilla going at it tooth-and-nail. Kelly controlled much of the action with her methodical, seductive style. Alexa seemed rattled. However, on the other side, Bray seemed off in the distance after his "Ultimate Deletion" match. The commentators were wondering if his descent into the Lake of Reincarnation has affected him. Bray seemed o become more himself as the match progressed. He actually had Braun in position for "Sister Abigail," but Braun reversed out of it and scooped Wyatt up for his "Running Powerslam," which got the pin.

Winners = "Team Little Big" by pinfall in 12:39

Miceli: "Another win by 'Team Little Big' in what I have to consider a mild upset!"

Young: "Bray and Priscilla were the odds on favorites to win in many peoples' minds, but Braun Strowman and Alexa Bliss proved their worth tonight!"

Santos: "What a combination and what a match! 'Team Little Big' is turning some heads!"

Miceli: "Fans, we need to take another break! We'll be back with the Tag Team Championship main event next!"

Miceli: "We're back from commercial! Fans, Chiho Nishimori is standing by with our challengers. Let's see what they have to say ahead of this huge match-up!"

Chiho Nishimori: "I am here with Kairi Hojo and Mayu Iwatani, who are about to challenge members of 'The Four Horsewomen' for the Tag Team Championship. My first question is to Kairi. Anata no hiza wa dōdesu ka? Shārotto no `Figyua Eito Reggurokku' ni kōsoku sa rete iru uchi ni, anata wa sugisarimashita. (How is your knee? You took an awful lot of punishment this past Sunday when you passed out while being locked in Charlotte's 'Figure Eight Leglock')."

Kairi Hojo: "Hiza wa hijō ni itaidesuga, watashi wa ishi ni yotte chekkuauto sa rete imasu. Watashi wa iku junbi ga dekite iru. Kono shiai kara watashi o mamoru koto wa dekimasen (The knee is very sore, but I've been checked out by the doctors. I am ready to go. Nothing could keep me from this match)."

Nishimori: "Mayu, anata to Kairi wa kanari no jikan chīmu o kunda koto ga arimasuga, taguchīmu no kin ni katta koto wa arimasen. Kon'ya wa dono yō ni kanjite imasu ka (Mayu, you and Kairi have teamed for quite some time, but you've never won tag team gold. How are you feeling about tonight)?"

Mayu Iwatani: "Watashitachi wa hijō ni jishin ga arimasu. Wareware wa kūchū de mahō o kanjiru. Kon'ya koso ga sono yorudesu. Watashitachi wa sorera no beruto ni katsudeshou (We are very confident. We feel magic in the air. Tonight is the night. We will win those belts)."

Nishimori: "Anata no kokoromi de kōun (Good luck in your attempt)."

Hojo and Iwatani: "Dōmo arigatōgozaimashita (Thank you very much)."

Nishimori: "Back to you, Madusa."

Miceli: "Well, we heard it straight from the horse's mouth. Kairi's hurting, but she's ready to go and Mayu feels like tonight is their night! We'll see as we head back to the ring!"

Match Three ~ NWA: Femme Fatales Tag Team Championship ~ "The Four Horsewomen" ("Money in the Bank" Mercedes KV & Bayley Rose) vs. Kairi Hojo & Mayu Iwatani

Hojo certainly favored her left knee. She worked around it for much of the match. he early going saw the challengers outclass the champions. Hojo and Iwatani used stereo dives to the outside to get the crowd howling. Kairi landed on her injured knee, but fought off the pain as she continued her attack. eventually though, a "chop block" by KV subdued her for many minutes. Then, Mercedes and Bayley dissected her body part like "The Four Horsemen" of old would have done. By the end of the match, Kairi's knee was lifeless, essentially making her a one-legged woman. She finally got the tag to Mayu, who was a ball of fire coming in. She took out both opponents. Iwatani looked to end it with her "Snap Dragon Suplex." She lifted Bayley, who flung her legs to try and block the move. In doing so, Bayley inadvertently kicked the referee (Nikkon Lee), who went sprawling out of the ring. Mayu completed the maneuver and had Bayley pinned. Hojo and KV went at it as well. Suddenly, Becky Lynch appeared from backstage and tried to jump Mayu. Iwatani turned the tables and "Dropkicked" Lynch out of the ring. Unfortunately, Lynch dropped right on top of Referee Lee, who was trying to get back into the ring. Charlotte Flair then hit the ring and uncorked a "Yakuza Kick" on Mayu that nearly decleated her. Charlotte then helped KV dispatch Hojo outside. Charlotte and Becky then scurried away from ringside. After this, Senior Official Carly Rae ran down to the ring to assume referee duties. She counted the pin on Mayu, who kicked out at the last possible moment. Bayley punished Mayu for a few moments more as KV cheered on from the apron. Suddenly, KV was pulled off the apron by Hojo, bouncing her face on the mat. Hojo then willed herself onto the apron and up the ropes with one leg. Bayley was dishing out punishment to Mayu and was oblivious to the goings on behind her. As she turned to taunt the crowd, Hojo launched herself off the ropes with a "Missile Dropkick." Bayley bounded backward over a fallen Iwatani, who instinctively rolled her up for the surprise pin.

Winners and NEW NWA: Femme Fatales Tag Team Champions = Kairi Hojo & Mayu Iwatani by pinfall in 26:02

Miceli: "Oh my! They did it! Kairi and Mayu just won the Tag Team Titles! Listen to this place!"

Young: "What a titanic struggle! Kairi and Mayu overcame all the odds and they have captured the Tag Team Championship!"

Santos: "Great effort by all four ladies, but especially Kairi Hojo! She just proved a one-legged woman can win a butt-kicking contest!"

Miceli: "Fans, the celebration is on! Unfortunately, we're all out of air time! Please join us next Thursday on TNT for more Femme Fatales! For Renee Young and Melissa Santos, I'm Madusa Miceli! Keep on rockin' and rollin'!"